You may think you know Paris; you’ve likely heard great tails about Amsterdam. But to go a little deeper on these cities, we’ll take you right beneath their skin. From the finest patisseries in delectable Paris, to Amsterdam’s underground heart. This trip is for those who go beyond the monuments, and take travelling on like an art.

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Independent Insider is our newest travel style, designed to give you ultimate freedom and flexibility by letting you cherry pick every element of your Contiki experience.

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You may think you know Paris; you’ve likely heard great tails about Amsterdam. But to go a little deeper on these cities, we’ll take you right beneath their skin. From the finest patisseries in delectable Paris, to Amsterdam’s underground heart. This trip is for those who go beyond the monuments, and take travelling on like an art.

Independent Insider is our newest travel style, designed to give you ultimate freedom and flexibility by letting you cherry pick every element of your Contiki experience.

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PARIS TO AMSTERDAM

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DAY 1:
Paris

Paris

We’ll meet in the ever chic capital & waste no time settling into the Parisian grind. The intro will start by soaring 210-metres above the ground in Montparnasse Tower, where the incredible expanses of Paris can truly be taken in. By night we could sip cocktails in SoPi – that’s ‘South Pigalle’ if you’re looking for coordinates.

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Get a view of Paris from the Montparnasse Tower

Paris

DAY 2:
Paris

Paris

Today, we'll be soaring 210-metres above the ground at the Montparnasse Tower, where the incredible views of Paris can be enjoyed from every angle. Save some space at lunch, as this afternoon is all about traditional French indulgence in the form of a Patiesserie tour. After eating our bodyweight in éclairs, brioche & macarons, we'll top our day off with a show at the Moulin Rouge.

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Montparnasse Tower Visit

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Paris Insider Walking Tour

Moulin Rouge Caberet & Champagne Show

EUR 99.00

Paris

DAY 3:
Paris

Paris

Our final day in Paris, so how do we see out the sity in style? A gastonomy tour, of course. Sweet treats and local delicasies polished off, why not carry on the eating theme with a picnic of fromage & vino in Montmatre. Tonight, we laugh until our stomachs hurt with a theatre show that centred around traditional French characters.

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Paris Patisserie Tour

Eur 22.00

How To Be Parisian Show

EUR 27.00

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DAY 4:
Paris to Amsterdam via Belgium

Paris

With Paris now taking up a sizable pocket of our hearts, we’ll move upstream in search of the Netherlands unconventional capital.

Arriving in Amsterdam we’ll be greeted by all the expected trademarks, & begin scurrying past them to find the soul of the city.

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This Is Holland Show

EUR 14.50

DAY 5:
Amsterdam

Amsterdam

Today we’ll tackle Amsterdam in a most acceptable fashion, grabbing pushbikes & cycling through the city’s picture perfect canals. Although we’re in one of Europe’s most alternative cities, viewing tulip gardens & decedent cheese samplings will not be out of the question.

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Dutch Bike Ride

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Street Art & Subculture Tour Amsterdam

Canal Cruise (1.5 hours)

EUR 31.50

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DAY 6:
Amsterdam

Amsterdam

Today we suggest getting your scream on at the Tower Swing, then easing the jitters with a curtsey to the cocktail skills at House of Bols. The Van Gogh Museum or Albert Cyup Market are also worth a visit.

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Authentic foodie experiences

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An army of new friends

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ACCOMMODATION

6 nights:
Our handpicked crop of accommodation on this trip will leave you happier than a girl with fresh roses. Positioned in the hippest districts & packed with lush amenities Well located and appointed hotels, each of these 6 nights will be cloud like.

TEAM

On the Paris to Amsterdam you’ll be riding with a collective of travel comrades and your own personal Travel Manager. Beyond sorting the logistics of the trip, they’ll be there to swing you in the direction of all the right places at all the right times. It’s your friend in the know on the road.

FOOD

8 meals:
Prepare to embark on a passionate pilgrimage on the food front. We can guide your tastebuds however you wish, whether you want to up the skillset with a local cooking class or find out where the locals eat.

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Whether by bike or by foot, we’ll unearth each of the two cities on this trip with unique wisdom & precision. Hidden alleys and hole in the wall food haunts; there’s not much you won’t know about after our suite of included activities.

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

This trip is just a few steps away from independent travel, only you’ll have a guide-book style Travel Manager and some companions for when you’re feeling social. Empty days can be beefed out with boutique optionals that take you under a city’s skin and make you feel a bit more like a local.

TRANSPORT

Our few jaunts on the road will be taken in the comfort and style of an air-conditioned coach. With Wi-Fi, power points & reclining chairs, you can catch up on communication with the world leaving your city time a little bit freer.

FLEXIBLE PAYMENT

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INDEPENDENT INSIDER
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Craving ultimate freedom and flexibility from your trip? We’re talking no itineraries, no wake-up calls, just you and a crew of like-minded independent explorers unleashed in some of Europe’s trendiest cities? That’s what Independent Insider is all about.